yakisoba

30Nov

This soup exceeded my expectations. With tofu and buckwheat noodles, I expected it to be a healthy soup with lots of good vegetables. What I didn’t expect was the fantastic flavor! The broth had just the right amount of ginger, garlic, and sesame oil.

Yakisoba (Bok Choy and Buckwheat Noodles in Seasoned Broth)

8 oz. soba noodles

2 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil

1 onion, cut into thin half-moons

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 carrot, cut into matchsticks

7 shiitake mushrooms, cut into bite-size pieces

4 cups water or vegetable stock

1/3 cup tamari

1/2 lb. firm tofu, cut into 1/2 inch cubes

1 Tbsp. freshly grated ginger

2 cups chopped bok choy

2 scallions, cut into thin slices, for garnish

Prepare soba noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.